Biology Academic Advisor — Empower Student Success

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University seeks an Academic Advisor to support Biology programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The role focuses on guiding students through degree plans, graduation requirements, and career exploration, while collaborating with the Biology Department to promote student success across campus.

Responsibilities include advising on degree progress, coordinating with IT systems like DegreeWorks and Banner, and facilitating access to campus resources and scholarships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and up to 1 year of relebant work experience.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with creating and managing a program of study to maximize success, timely graduation, and post-graduation goals.
• Provide students with correct up-to-date academic information about graduation requirements.
• Track students' academic progress and inform them of their status.
• Work closely with the Biology Department to recruit and retain high quality students.
• Participate in assessment activities.
• Develop expertise in advising tools such as DegreeWorks and Banner.

Skills

Student advising

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

FERPA knowledge

DegreeWorks/Banner familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DegreeWorks

Banner

Aggie Handshake

Job description

Utah State University seeks an Academic Advisor to support Biology programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The role focuses on guiding students through degree plans, graduation requirements, and career exploration, while collaborating with the Biology Department to promote student success across campus.

Responsibilities include advising on degree progress, coordinating with IT systems like DegreeWorks and Banner, and facilitating access to campus resources and scholarships.